Pine Needle Tea (Pinus massoniana) — Dried Green Pine Needles, 500g Bag

Pine Needle Tea (Pinus massoniana) is made from the dried green needles of the pine tree, a botanical long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sōng Zhēn (松针). For centuries, pine needles have been prized as a fresh, aromatic, and gently invigorating herb, traditionally used to support clear breathing, ease heaviness in the body, and promote a light, uplifted feeling. Their nature is bitter, astringent, and slightly warm, making them a brisk yet grounding herb for daily brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb pine needle tea
• Dried green pine needles, 500g bag
• Pinus massoniana botanical identity
• Oven-dried to preserve fresh aroma
• Suitable for daily brewing and blending

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully oven-dried to preserve the needles' deep green color, slender shape, and fresh resinous aroma. When brewed, the needles release a light golden-green infusion with a brisk, slightly piney flavor and a clean, cooling finish that lingers gently on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea brewing
• Blended with other herbal teas
• Seasonal spring and summer refreshment
• Outdoor and travel-friendly brewing
• Herbal tea gift and sampler packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, pine needles are brewed as a daily tea, either alone or blended with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or mint for a lighter, more aromatic cup. They are also simmered into seasonal soups and congee in some regional traditions, and used in foot soak blends for a warming, grounding soak. As a tea, pine needles are enjoyed for their fresh, resinous character and their traditional association with clear breathing and a light, uplifted feeling.

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